TITLE: Board Certified Behavior Analyst- for the 2026-2027 School Year- District Wide
START DATE: September 1, 2026
QUALIFICATION:
1. Evidence of Board Certified Behavior Analyst's certificate (BCBA).
2. Must have a minimum of five years of experience as a BCBA in a public school setting.
3. Holds a valid New Jersey Certification as a School Psychologist, Counselor, Social Worker, or Special Education Teacher.
4. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status.
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education
JOB GOAL: Facilitate student attainment of social and emotional growth to support the District's instructional program.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Facilitates the assessment of student's developmental levels through the utilization of standardized measures to develop appropriate programming, based on ABA methodology.
2. Assisting in the development of appropriate programs for all students.
3. Conducts Functional Behavioral Assessments and develops and implements appropriate behavior management programs relative to students who are experiencing social and emotional difficulties.
4. Serves as a consultant to school personnel, parents, and representatives of community services or agencies, as necessary, on student behavioral and developmental issues.
5. Provides training to targeted staff on various topics, such as data collection methods, behavior management strategies, ABA methodology, etc.
6. Develops and implements home programs and related goals, as needed.
7. Maintains written reports and records on interventions in accordance with department procedures.
8. Participates in staffing, annual reviews, parent/teacher conferences and makes parent/teacher contacts as necessary.
9. Communicates with case managers regarding the children's programming and progress.
10. Contributes to progress reports and collects data for Individualized Education Plans.
11. Schedules assigned caseload.
12. Adheres to the rules of confidentiality and code of ethics as required of all school personnel.
13. Establishes effective working relationships with coworkers and administrative staff; demonstrates and maintains positive interpersonal relations.
14. Possesses thorough and current knowledge within his/her field and accepts responsibility for maintaining and improving personal professional competence.
15. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and board of education policies.
16. Performs any additional duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification and that are assigned by the Director of Special Education.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months plus summer hours.
EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with state law and provisions of the Board's policy on evaluating certified personnel.
SALARY: Following the established HEA Salary Guide, ranging from $60,856.00 to $101,914.00
BENEFITS: Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits. Sick, Personal, and Family Illness days are included